Lakeland Mini Fridge User manual

Brand: Lakeland

Model: Mini Fridge

Category: Cool boxes

Type: User manual

Lakeland Mini Fridge is a compact and versatile appliance that can keep items cool or warm. It features two modes for cooling and heating, with cooling down to 15-18°C lower than ambient temperature and heating up to 65°C. It also has a normal mode for daytime use and a silent mode for nighttime. With a removable shelf and door compartment, it can hold up to 6 x 330ml cans or 4 x 440ml cans, making it perfect for picnics, road trips, or keeping snacks and drinks cool or warm at home or in the office.

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

Model: 62931

MINI FRIDGE

LAKELAND MINI FRIDGE

Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Mini Fridge.

Please take a little time to read this booklet before getting started and keep it in a safe

place for future reference.

The Mini Fridge can be used to keep items cool but can also be used for warming. It is

simple to use, compact and easy to carry. It can hold up to 6 x 330ml cans or 4 x 440ml

cans. Includes vehicle charging cable, making it perfect for days out or mini breaks.

With two modes for cooling and heating; the cool setting cools down to approximately

15-18°C lower than the ambient temperature and heat setting heats up to approximately

65°C to keep food and drink warm. There is also a normal mode for daytime use and

silent mode for night-time.

Here at Lakeland, our award-winning family-owned business still offers the same excellent

quality, value for money and exceptional customer service as when we founded the

company back in the 1960s.

Our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything

you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come.

CONTENTS

Product features ............................................................................................................. 3

Safety cautions ............................................................................................................. 4-5

Using your Mini Fridge and using for the ﬁrst time .......................................................... 6

Instructions for use ...................................................................................................... 7-8

Hints and tips .................................................................................................................. 9

Frequently asked questions .............................................................................................. 9

Care and cleaning ......................................................................................................... 10

Technical Information .................................................................................................... 11

Electrical connections .................................................................................................... 11

Recycling your electricals ............................................................................................... 11

PRODUCT FEATURES

12V ~100-240V

Power,

Cool

& Heat

Switch

Normal

& Silent

Mode

Switch

Power

Socket

Power

Socket

1. Carry handle

2. Door

3. Fridge unit

4. Removable shelf

5. Removable

compartment

6. Vents

7. Control panel

8. Non-slip feet

9. DC Cord and plug

(vehicle-charging

cable)

10. AC Cord and plug

(household use)

SAFETY CAUTIONS

Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place

for future reference. Always follow these safety cautions when using the appliance to

avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as

described in this instruction book.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and

above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have

been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the

appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user

maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older

than 8 and supervised.

• Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.

• Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from

the appliance before the ﬁrst use.

• Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if

damaged or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a

fault contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.

• Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. Contact the Lakeland customer care

team on 015394 88100.

• Always use the appliance on a dry, level, heat resistant surface, away from any other

heat sources.

• Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn the

socket to “off“ and remove the plug from the mains socket.

• Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those

recommended by Lakeland.

• To protect against ﬁre, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or

base in water or other liquids.

• Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid

contact between the lead and hot surfaces.

• For indoor use only.

• For domestic use only.

• This appliance should be used for preparation of food and drink as described within the

instructions for use that accompany it.

• Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains

socket. Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.

• To avoid injury or possible ﬁre, do not cover the appliance when in use.

• Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.

• An extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable should be

at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the edge of the

worktop or touch any hot surfaces.

• This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 2014/30/EU

(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive).

• WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock)

hazard. Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.

• CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be

dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies

and children. These bags are not toys.

• When the power cord is damaged, do not touch the AC power cord with your hands

to avoid danger.

• When using the DC cord and plug in a vehicle, the power will only switch on when the

vehicle is running. Be sure to turn off its power and unplug the vehicle-charging power

cord after the vehicle stops running.

• The product should not be used for acid-corrosive items, and the product should not

be wiped with corrosive solvents.

• DO NOT block the vents when in use, or when stored. The Mini Fridge must be used

in a well ventilated area, at least 10cm away from walls and other surfaces to allow

sufﬁcient airﬂow.

• When using the HEAT setting, take care when handling the appliance to avoid burns,

as it will be hot.

• When changing between the COOL and HEAT setting, turn the appliance off for

15 minutes before switching to another setting.

• Always use the appliance in a dry environment, and away from any water or rain.

• Store in a place where there is no risk of the product falling into water.

• Never attempt to grab the Mini Fridge if it has fallen into water. In such a case,

immediately disconnect the mains plug.

• Keep raw meat and ﬁsh adequately contained to avoid cross contamination of

salmonella or similar.

• The COOL setting is designed for cooling food and bottles containing beverages.

• If using the Mini Fridge in a vehicle, we recommend turning on the vehicle’s

air conditioning.

• Never expose the Mini Fridge to excessively high or low temperature, direct sunlight or

the inﬂuence of weather.

• The Mini Fridge is NOT a freezer and should NOT be used for freezing.

• DO NOT leave the door open for longer than necessary to avoid change in temperature

inside the appliance. Leaving the door open could perish food stored inside.

• DO NOT cook food inside the appliance. HEAT setting is to be used for keeping cooked

food warm only.

USING YOUR MINI FRIDGE AND USING FOR THE

FIRST TIME

• Unpack the Mini Fridge, remove all the packaging materials.

• Before ﬁrst use, wipe the fridge unit with a clean damp cloth.

• Wash the removable shelf and door compartment in warm soapy water, rinse and

dry thoroughly.

• Make sure that all parts are clean and dry before assembling the product.

WARNING: Do not insert the plug into a socket or turn on the Mini Fridge before you

have fully assembled it.

1. Place the base unit on a level, sturdy and dry surface

near a socket or vehicle charging point. The appliance

should be stable on its non-slip feet.

2. Place the removable shelf inside the fridge, this will only

ﬁt one-way round. Also ﬁt the removable compartment

inside the door.

3. The Mini Fridge is now ready to use.

12V ~100-240V

Power OFF position

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Firstly, check that the power switch is switched off, before you plug in the appliance.

The ﬁrst switch should be moved to the middle.

• Place the Mini Fridge on a dry ﬂat surface, at least 10cm away from walls and other

surfaces to allow sufﬁcient air ﬂow.

VEHICLE USE (DC 12V)

• Insert the vehicle-charging power cable into the DC socket (12V) on the back of the

Mini Fridge.

• Insert the other end of the vehicle-charging cord into the cigarette lighter socket of

the vehicle.

• Turn the power switch to the COOL setting.

HOUSEHOLD USE (AC 100V-240V)

• Insert one end of the AC power cord into the AC socket of the Mini Fridge

(100V-240V).

• Insert the other end of the AC power cord into the power socket and switch on.

• Turn the power switch on the Mini Fridge to the COOL setting.

12V ~100-240V

COOL AND HEAT SETTINGS

• When cooling, the temperature is 15℃-18°C lower than the current ambient

temperature. When the power switch is in the COOL setting position, the green

indicator light will light up and the Mini Fridge will start to cool.

• When heating, the temperature can reach up to 65°C. When the power switch is in the

HEAT setting position, the red indicator light will light up and the Mini Fridge will start

to heat.

• When you need to turn off the appliance, move the Cool and Heat Switch to the

middle OFF position and the Mini Fridge will switch off.

• When changing between the COOL and HEAT setting, turn the appliance off for

15 minutes before switching to another setting.

• DO NOT directly switch between Cool and Heat setting as the cooling system of the

Mini Fridge may be damaged due to the drastic change of temperature.

Cool: Green indicator lights up. Heat: Red indicator lights up.

NORMAL MODE AND SILENT MODE

• Normal mode: The fan runs at a higher speed when in normal mode, it is

recommended to select this mode during the day.

• Silent mode: The fan runs at a lower speed when in silent mode, it is recommended

to select this mode at night.

HINTS AND TIPS

• The Mini Fridge will work more effectively if food and drink is already cool when

using on COOL setting, or already warm when using on HEAT setting.

• Aluminium cans work great on the COOL setting for keeping drinks cold.

• To make the most of the space, cut up food such as fruit and store in a reusable bag

inside the Mini Fridge.

• If keeping cooked food warm on the HEAT setting, aluminium containers work best to

keep the food warm.

• The Mini Fridge is also great for keeping cosmetics and skincare products cool. Some

products such as face masks, suncream, lipsticks and mascaras are recommended by

some to keep cool in the fridge.

• The Mini Fridge is NOT suitable for refrigeration of frozen foods such as ice cream.

• Keep food and drink sealed when stored in the Mini Fridge to keep food fresh, prevent

cross contamination of salmonella or similar, and to avoid spillages.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question: The Mini Fridge is fully assembled, why is nothing happening when I switch

the power on/off switch.

Answer: Check and make sure the power cord is properly connected to the

power outlet.

Check and make sure the Mini Fridge is turned on.

Check and make sure the cigarette lighter is properly connected and

turned on. Carefully check for any dust or obstruction inside the cigarette

lighter socket.

Question: Why is the Mini Fridge not very cool?

Answer: Check and make sure the fan is running normally. Touch the four screws

inside the Mini Fridge to check if they are cold. The temperature outside of

the Mini Fridge may be too hot.

CARE AND CLEANING

• Firstly check the COOL and HEAT switch is in the OFF position, unplug the Mini Fridge

from the power source before cleaning.

• Clean thoroughly before using for the ﬁrst time and after every use.

• The Mini Fridge should be cleaned regularly if there is residual water inside it.

• Check the parts for wear or damage after every few uses.

• Do not use abrasive cleaners, or steel wool.

• Never immerse the fridge unit in water or any other liquid.

• Keep the vents and control panel clear to avoid causing damage to the product and risk

of electric shock.

• To clean the fridge unit, wipe with a clean damp cloth and dry thoroughly

before storing.

• Wash the removable shelf and door compartment in warm soapy water, rinse and dry

thoroughly before storing.

• Store the Mini Fridge with the power cable loosely coiled. Never wrap it tightly around

the product. Keep the vents clear when in storage.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Warming Power: 40W.

• Cooling Power: 48W.

• AC Voltage: 100-240V.

• DC Voltage: 12V.

• Frequency: 50-60Hz.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

The appliance is ﬁtted with a fused three-pin plug to BS1363 which is suitable for use in

all homes ﬁtted with sockets to current speciﬁcations.

CHANGING THE 3 AMP FUSE

Use a 3 amp BS1362 fuse. Only BSI or ASTA approved fuses should be used. If you are

unsure which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a qualiﬁed electrician.

Note: After replacing or changing a fuse on a moulded plug which has a fuse cover, the

cover must be reﬁtted to the plug; the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover.

If lost, replacement fuse covers can be obtained from an electrical shop. This appliance

complies with the following EU Directives: 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) and

2014/30/EU (EMC Directive).

RECYCLING YOUR ELECTRICALS

Along with many other high street retailers, Lakeland has joined a scheme

whereby customers can take their unwanted electrical products to recycling

points set up around the country.

This product is fully embodied a concept of “Green and Environmentally-

friendly”. And this product uses semiconductor refrigeration technology, it has

no bulky compressor and no refrigerant to avoid noise and ﬂuorine pollution.

It is an environmentally-friendly refrigeration product without pollution.

Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk to ﬁnd your nearest recycling point.

Lakeland

Alexandra Buildings, Windermere, Cumbria, UK LA23 1BQ

Tel: +44(0)15394 88100 lakeland.co.uk

Lakeland Mini Fridge User manual

Brand: Lakeland

Model: Mini Fridge

Category: Cool boxes

Type: User manual

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